[Satellite Today 08-08-08] Andrews Space has been awarded a contract to develop plug-and-play spacecraft subsystems and demonstrate integrated spacecraft capability, the company announced Aug. 6.
Under the contract, valued at more than $1.5 million, Andrews will add the functionality to support plug-and-play interfaces into its existing line of spacecraft subsystem elements. This includes flight computers, power distribution units, control moment gyros, reaction wheels and sensors. The subsystems will then be integrated into a spacecraft testbed to demonstrate end-to-end system functionality.
Andrews will conduct simulations using a control room and flat floor in development at its Andrews Rapid Prototyping Lab near Seattle.
The contract is part of a U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory effort to train operators in Operationally Responsive Space technologies. Andrews is contracting with Star Technologies Inc., which is leading the effort.
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